Maratha Brides

We are the Marathi-speaking castes of Hindu warriors and peasants, hailing mostly from the present-day state of Maharashtra. The president of India, Pratibha Patil, belongs to our caste. We are a prominent community that has helped shape the history and culture of the country.

The first step in a Maratha wedding is Lagnaach Bedi or finding a suitable match Var (Groom) or Vadhu (Bride) from a family of equal standing. The patrikas (horoscopes) of the boy and the girl are compared and `Guna Milan' (matching point) is assessed.